Healthcare Assistant Devon

TN United Kingdom; Exmouth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Healthcare Assistants to provide essential support to patients with terminal illnesses. This role focuses on delivering personalized care that enhances the quality of life for patients and their families. With flexible working hours and a supportive environment, you will play a vital part in ensuring comfort and dignity in end-of-life care. The position offers competitive benefits, including generous annual leave and professional development opportunities, making it a rewarding career choice for those passionate about making a difference.

Benefits

Season ticket loan

Defined contribution pension scheme

Loan schemes for bikes and computers

Introduce a friend scheme

Marie Curie Blue Light Card

Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme

Life assurance

27 days annual leave

Flexible working

Free DBS and uniform

Qualifications

• Experience in End-of-Life Care is essential.
• Current valid driving licence allowing driving in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one care for patients with palliative diagnoses.
• Assist with hygiene, monitoring symptoms, and medications.

Skills

End-of-Life Care

Palliative Care

Emotional Strength

Independent Work

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

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Salary Information: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale, aligned with AFC BAND 2 £22,383 pro rata per annum, plus enhancements

Hours/Contract: Permanent Night Shifts - Full time, Part Time and Bank

Based: Devon - within 25 miles of your home address

Closing date: 11th August 2024

Interview date: Interviews will be held weekly

As a Healthcare Assistant with Marie Curie, you'll be there for people in their time of greatest need. We provide free specialist care and support to patients with terminal illnesses whilst offering vital emotional support for their families. It's all about giving them the best possible quality of life. The support we offer is tailored to meet individuals' medical, social, spiritual, and emotional needs.

• Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
• Defined contribution schemes for Pension (the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers, and satellite navigation systems
• Introduce a friend scheme; help with childcare costs (T & C’s apply)
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
• Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
• Life assurance – for all employees

What’s in it for you:

• Annual leave allowance: 27 days, plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
• Annual leave aligned to NHS (subject to eligibility, which must be most recent continuous service immediately prior to joining MC with no breaks of service)
• Competitive policy for parental/sick leave
• Continuous professional development – Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development
• Industry-leading training programmes
• Flexible working
• Free DBS
• Free uniform
• Enhancements: 41% x basic salary per hour for Saturdays & weekday night duty (8pm to 6am); 83% x basic salary per hour for Sundays and Public Bank Holidays
• Mileage allowance of 45p per mile
• Paid for whole training and travel between patients

What we are looking for:

• An NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or demonstrable experience in End-of-Life Care
• Current valid driving licence allowing you to drive in the UK; use of a car insured for business use is essential
• Relevant experience in Palliative Care is desirable
• Emotional strength and the ability to work independently are crucial, with ongoing training and support provided
• Ability to work nights is essential due to the role
• Access to a computer and internet to meet mandatory training requirements

With experience in End of Life care, you're prepared to make a real difference. Our approach is one-to-one, ensuring meaningful contact with patients and families—usually in their own homes. Duties include helping with hygiene, monitoring symptoms, assisting with medications, and keeping detailed records. A basic understanding of symptom control is essential.

Our Night services run from 10pm - 7am, delivering care on a 1:1 basis to support patients and families with palliative diagnoses at home.

For more information or an informal chat, please contact our Clinical Nurse Manager, Jennifer Evanson, at 07515134423 or